Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 22 hours ago
Test Technician II
Muncie, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expProgress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The Test Technician II will inspect and evaluate locomotive systems to ensure compliance with specifications, performing tests and troubleshooting issues as needed.
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Responsibilities
Test all electrical and mechanical, and electronic locomotive systems and sub-assemblies including complicated circuits, electrical measurements, air brake systems, diesel engines, and interactions between all systems
Diagnose, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair all defects found during testing
Conduct track testing of all types of locomotives and be expected to follow all rules pertaining to the operation of a locomotive
Follow written/scope of work instructions and or QWI’s consistently, accurately, and safely
Calculate and record data
Responsible for test set-ups and special instrumentations required to determine parts performance and systems characteristics
Operate Locomotive and other rolling equipment such as tuggers and fork trucks
Read precision instruments and gauges
Operate overhead cranes
Responsible for troubleshooting methods to identify problems, critically analyze and develop solutions, and report key findings to quality organization and internal production departments
Assign and Manage employees daily work scope to ensure work is completed safely, in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in electrical or mechanical engineering technology and at least 5 years of related experience
Technical knowledge to detect a deficiency with written skills to record deficiencies in an easily understandable manner and the expertise to repair the deficiency (if required)
Electrical / mechanical experience with the ability to troubleshoot problems using schematics and other test engineering specifications
Functional understanding of (locomotive) electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
Understand mechanical / electrical / pneumatic / hydraulic schematics flowcharts
Must be able to make locomotive repairs and use tools typically found in a locomotive maintenance facility
Must have experience in a high voltage environment, computer/electronics knowledge and a working knowledge of test equipment
Must have experience in using a variety of computer software programs including Windows and Office products
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
SVP International Sales
Recent News
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